Florence “Jean” Snarr
Having lived a full and vibrant life, Jean Snarr passed away peacefully January 17th at the age of 91. She died surrounded by family in the home of her daughter, Jennifer, in Petaluma, California. Jean lived for 40 years in Cape Coral and Ft Myers.
She was an incredibly caring person, an accomplished musician, loving mother and great friend to many. She touched all with her compassion, humor and sweet disposition. Never one to complain, she was always a positive light and inspiration.
Jean was born July 7, 1924 in Ottawa, Canada. She married James Snarr and immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked as a mechanical engineer. She and her husband raised five children in Ohio and moved to Cape Coral in 1974.
Jean was a long time resident of Cape Coral and a dedicated classical musician. She played violin for The Southwest Florida Symphony, she was an original member of The Gulf Coast Symphony, and also served in the Port Charlotte Symphony. Music played a huge part in Jean’s life, playing violin well into her senior years. She loved to entertain others and had a long standing weekly commitment playing for nursing home residents with her good friend and pianist, Madonna Pope. Jean enjoyed life, loved to socialize, and was always a cheerful influence to the people she touched. She will be dearly missed by her family and countless friends.
She is survived by her sons, Timothy (Dale) and Jeffrey (Leslie); her daughters, Jennifer (Jeffrey) and Laura; her grandchildren Morgan (Kenneth) and Brendan; as well as her great grandson, Ariel. She is preceded in death by her Husband, James Snarr; her son, Donald Snarr; and sisters, Kathleen Alexander and Patricia Spicer.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial celebration of life at 2pm on Saturday, February 27th at Brookdale Senior Living Facility, 8351 College Parkway, Ft. Myers.